How to Be an Epicurean
Subtitle: The Ancient Art of Living Well
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: Sep 24, 2019
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781541672635
Description: "In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern conveniences and scientific progress have significantly improved our quality of life, many of the problems faced by ancient Greeks -- love, money, family, politics -- remain with us in new forms. To overcome these obstacles, the Epicureans adopted a philosophy that promoted reason, respect for the natural world, and reverence for our fellow humans. By applying this ancient wisdom to a range of modern problems, from self-care routines and romantic entanglements to issues of public policy and social justice, Wilson shows us how we can all fill our lives with purpose and pleasure."--
Notes: Source title: How to Be an Epicurean: The Ancient Art of Living Well